The November Project 2016: Poetry

By David A. Kirschenbaum and Ian Wilder David A. Kirschenbaum and Ian Wilder did a writing project this month based upon the U.S. Bill of Rights and the subsequent amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Each day Ian provided a section as a writing prompt to David to write the first poem. Ian, in turn, treating […]

Reading of The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe

Kimberly and Ian Wilder read the poem The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe.

soul patch

when the sun blazes/or rain pours/you are the safe place/I come home to

Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? eBook

In the eBook, the Occupy movement is explored through original reporting, essays, photographs, cartoons, poetry, essays, and reviews.

I have no kids, and I want my tax dollars used to educate homeless children

If I am supporting the community — then that means all the children in the community — not just those with the benefits of a stable home.

The Wilders have moved (close by)

Ian and Kimberly Wilder have begun a new adventure. We have moved from our co-op apartment to a new home in Riverhead. If you have missed seeing us around town, that is why. It has taken a long while to find a good home for us, in a community we love. We look forward to […]

Exclusive 11/4/12 Debate Interviews with Nader & Presidential Candidates

Taped at the 11/4/12 third party debate moderated by Ralph Nader at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC,

Columbus Day weekend adventure: Eastern Long Island

Columbus Day weekend adventure: Lawn signs, fun, and sunsets My husband Ian and I took a drive out east on the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend. We had the idea to capture signs of fall for the blog. Among our observations was a study on lawn signs and politics. The full set of photos is […]

What in the world did Ian do in San Diego?

Ian’s San Diego: waterfront, palm trees, Comic con discounts, poetry reading, a 70’s folk singer, Occupy SD, Azerbaijani food, a baby giraffe, and my romantic panda cam assignation.

Happy 4th of July!

Over at Peace Couple, Ian has a list of Books for Independence Day. Ian says, “There’s never been a better time to speak out against injustices, stand up together for our rights and take action to preserve sovereignty, community and democracy.” And, well… The 4th of July holiday is also for relaxing and spending time […]

The Folk-Groovin’ Café Summerfest I 7/8/12

SUNDAY, July 8, 2012, 3:00–8:00PM A Backyard Folk-Fest of Epic Proportions!

Occupy Long Island: updates and media coverage

Long Island May Day and/or Occupy participation which onthewilderside heard about: Mt. Sinai/Brookhaven – Occupy May Day Tearwater Tea (Ian and Kimberly attended this one) Went well. Stories read to children. Held banners on side of road. Literature table with issues like Move To Amend. Big banner read “Celebrate Peace And Justice” “99%”. There are […]

A Marriage of Art and Politics Chapter 1: Church Meetings

My buddy Jim, who was the lead singer/songwriter of Nylon & Steel, said to me: You gotta go see the Vance Gilbert show in December. This guy’s grea

A new tradition for Groundhog Day

2012 “Regular” Groundhog Report: On Thursday morning, February 2nd, Punxstuawney Phil “saw his shadow”. So, six more weeks of winter. Story at the Washington Post: here. On Long Island, Holtsville Hal DID NOT see his shadow, and thus predicts an early Spring. (as per Newsday). ______________ Over at Peace Couple, Ian Wilder writes about a […]